A CLOSER LOOK AT THE MARIJUANA LAWS IN CANADA
On October 17, 2018, hundreds of thousands (perhaps millions) of Canadians celebrated the end of marijuana prohibition in their beautiful country. Now, people can freely smoke, eat, drink, or consume the drug in any creative way they can imagine without being apprehended by the law. Even people who were previously convicted of selling illegal weed […]
UNDERSTANDING WHAT HAPPENS TO CANNABIS OFFENDERS NOW THAT THE DRUG IS LEGAL IN CANADA
Overall, the road to marijuana legalization in Canada has been as rocky as the beautiful mountains dotting the snowy countryside. Despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s support for the drug, federal and provincial lawmakers have been floating on a divided boat in the sea of indecision for (surprisingly) nearly a century. Now that cannabis is legal, […]
SOME BIZARRE DRUGS IN CLASSIC SCIENCE FICTION
Overall, science fiction has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of the strangest and most fulfilling genres ever to hit the literary market. After opening the pages of a sci-fi book, readers are transported across time and space to parallel worlds, alternate earths, or the interdimensional limbo of the mind. Writers like Phillip K. Dick […]
LAWYERS ARE WINNING THE FIGHT FOR LEGALIZING POT IN MEXICO
Over the past couple of years, we have seen several major changes in the global pot debate, with several countries turning to the side of the little green plant. Recently, Australia has allowed patients to receive medical marijuana for treatment of debilitating illnesses, and Canada has completely permitted recreational use for the drug. Likewise, given […]
WALMART MIGHT BE SELLING MARIJUANA-INFUSED PRODUCTS
When it comes to big business, one of the corporations that are currently seated at the top of the retail and groceries throne is Wal-Mart. Since its big boom in business, the store has spread across the United States (including locations in Alaska and Hawaii) and has set up shop in over twenty countries. With […]
WHY JOHN DIES AT THE END IS A PERFECT SOCIAL COMMENTARY ABOUT DRUG USE
Halloween is almost here. At this time, we are scuttling about like spiders as we prepare for spooky parties and ghoulish activities. Parents are busy carving pumpkins with their kids, and blood-crazed young adults are ready to watch some creepy horror films. Scary movies are pretty much a requirement for Halloween, as they have been […]
RHODE ISLAND APPROVES CBD OIL FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
Overall, you can see why some people may have doubts about doctors using marijuana as a medication, especially for children. After all, the drug has not always held the spotlight of popularity with everyone in the United States, as many people still believe it is dangerous. While the drug is addictive, however, some doctors are […]
UNITED STATES LAWYER SAYS MARIJUANA LAWS IN COLORADO ARE TOO SOFT
Since the great debate about marijuana began in our country, lawmakers have been split down the middle regarding whether this drug should be legalized or kept restricted. At this time, President Trump and his staff are investigating the negative repercussions for the drug (as a public safety tactic), while officials from the Midwest are considering […]
SOME FACTS ABOUT A PAINKILLER CALLED ENDONE
At this time, the United States is facing a multitude of issues concerning the legalization of marijuana, but the country’s most dangerous problem, by far, is the burgeoning Opioid Crisis. Consider that approximately 100 million Americans suffer from some form of chronic pain, and a staggering 214 million opioids were prescribed to patients in 2016 […]
THE IMPORTANT MEANINGS BEHIND TWO MODERN BOOKS ABOUT DRUGS
Scholars will always tell you “don’t ignore the classics” for a very good reason. Some of the most profound lessons about life, love, and the human spirit can be found in the pages of amazing pieces of literature. Still, some authors create books that are designed to take you on a different sort of adventure: […]